Martine Gaillard has transitioned from an early career in radio and weather broadcasting to becoming a prominent sports television personality and Olympic sportscaster. After becoming The Score’s first-ever female anchor and features reporter for ‘The Score Tonight’ in July 1999, Martine Gaillard went on to establish herself as a trailblazing sports television personality. During her six-year tenure at The Score, Gaillard co-hosted ‘The Score Tonight’ with Greg Sansone, delivering comprehensive coverage of major sports events including the high-profile 2000 World Series famously known as the ‘Subway Series’ as well as various MLB and NHL all-star games. Prior to this pivotal role, Gaillard launched her broadcasting career at CFQC radio in Saskatoon in 1990, subsequently contributing to The Weather Network, where she hosted the ‘Good Morning Toronto’ program.
She also gained valuable live sports event experience as a game host for the Toronto Maple Leafs for two years. Gaillard’s expertise in live sports broadcasting further expanded with appearances as a host for CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ for two episodes between 2002 and 2003, providing rinkside coverage of professional hockey games. A significant milestone in her career came in August 2005 when she joined Rogers Sportsnet, making her debut on October 4, 2005, as a co-anchor for ‘Sportsnetnews’ alongside Mike Toth. Since then, she has maintained a consistent and prominent presence at Sportsnet for nearly two decades, a testament to her enduring appeal and professionalism.
With nearly two decades at Sportsnet, Gaillard remains a trusted and familiar face to audiences across Canada, demonstrating a career defined by dedication, groundbreaking achievements, and a strong commitment to making a positive difference.